2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1699069807 M.D.
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BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
647
Medicare Part D claims · 276 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. filed 647 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina, prescribing 98% generic.

647
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

647 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2011

NPI 1699069807

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

647 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4102 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC, 27704, with a listed phone of (919) 595-2000. NPI 1699069807 was issued on 06/06/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what OBERMAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 647 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4102 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704

Provider Details

NPI 1699069807
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/06/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
CHAPEL HILL, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 647 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

647
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
851
Total Day Supply
20,688
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
16 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 90, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
176
Azelastine Hcl
118
Ipratropium Bromide
54
Ofloxacin
34
Prednisone
28
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
25
Doxycycline Hyclate
22
Omeprazole
15
Famotidine
14
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s 647 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as OBERMAN.

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. wrote 647 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. located?
BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. is located at 4102 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 595-2000.
What is BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699069807, issued on 06/06/2011.
Does BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 647 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN OBERMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1699069807 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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